Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
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A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
White Cedar
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Techny Arborvitae has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Guzmania and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.